Andrew's voice turned cold as he said, "So this is what Harmony Sect's so-called dual cultivation really is. You talk about pleasure and making men addicted, but in the end, you are targeting a man's very foundation. You should do less of this kind of thing. Goodbye."
With that, he pretended to be angry and walked toward the door.
Charlotte panicked and rushed after him, pleading, "Mr. Lloyd, please don't leave. I only spoke harshly because I was anxious. Maybe the Harmony Sect's techniques were created to steal a man's essence, and they are truly wicked. But I swear, until now, I have never done such a thing."
She added, "I'm about to break through to the next level, and it just so happened that you came to Harmony Sect, so Madam Fontaine arranged this. At first, I didn't resist. But when I saw that you were kindhearted and had no lustful thoughts even after seeing my body, I-I began to like you. And if you're not willing, I'll do whatever you say. I won't do anything wrong by you."
She was blocking his path, so he said coldly, "Move aside. I have had enough of this pointless game with Madam Fontaine. If Harmony Sect refuses to listen to reason, then I may have to use force."
Tears streamed down Charlotte's face as she half-covered her chest with one hand and raised the other to beg him. "Mr. Lloyd, don't you believe me? Everything I said is true. I may belong to the Harmony Sect, but I never wanted to cultivate with men."
She explained, "But many things are beyond my control. My technique has already reached a bottleneck, and she won't keep tolerating me refusing forever."
Her legs gave out beneath her, and she sank to her knees right in front of him. The tears came in full force now, real and unfiltered, the kind that made it hard to look away.
Andrew let out a slow sigh. "I don't know how much of what you're saying is true and how much isn't. But if you genuinely don't want to do this, then you could always just leave or say no."
Charlotte gave a bitter smile and said, "Mr. Lloyd, you make it sound easy. Harmony Sect's rules are strict, and Madam Fontaine, as warm as she acts, is actually fierce and ruthless. If I showed any sign of disloyalty, she wouldn't hesitate. I have lived inside the Harmony Sect since I was a child. There's nowhere else in this world that would take me in."
She pleaded, "So I beg you, Mr. Lloyd, save me just this once. From now on, I will be devoted to you alone. When you need me, I will serve you. If you find me annoying, I will leave, but please don't abandon me."
Her voice trembled with fear and desperation.
Andrew said, "Lift your head."


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